Krys Barnes News: Signs with Carolina

Published on August 3, 2025

Barnes and the Panthers agreed on a one-year contract Sunday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.

Barnes will head to Carolina after starting all 17 regular-season games with the Cardinals in 2024, recording 35 total tackles (19 solo), including a career-high 2.0 sacks. The 27-year-old will now compete with Christian Rozeboom, Trevin Wallace and Jacoby Windmon for snaps at inside linebacker in 2025.